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Asymmetrical bilateral traumatic hip dislocation with ipsilateral acetabular fracture

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Journal of Orthopaedic Science

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We report a case of simultaneous asymmetrical bilateral traumatic hip dislocation, with one hip dislocated anteriorly and the other posteriorly, with ipsilateral acetabular fracture, suffered in a traffic accident by a 36-year-old man. Closed reduction of both hips was performed, followed by delayed internal fixation of the acetabular fracture.

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  1. Department of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, San Jorge Hospital, Avda, Martínez de Velasco s/n, 22071 Huesca, Spain, , , , , , ES

    Angel Antonio Martínez, Fernando Gracia & Juan Rodrigo

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  1. Angel Antonio Martínez
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Received for publication on June 28, 1999; accepted on Oct. 28, 1999

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Martínez, A., Gracia, F. & Rodrigo, J. Asymmetrical bilateral traumatic hip dislocation with ipsilateral acetabular fracture. J Orthop Sci 5, 307–309 (2000). https://doi.org/10.1007/s007760050168

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